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Rice cakes vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rice cakes and Vermicelli?

  • Rice cakes are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 171% higher.

We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Vermicelli, made from soy types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +7450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +9866.7%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +404.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +7450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +9866.7%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +404.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8900%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Contains more Other +272%
Equal in Carbs - 82.32
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +8900%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Contains more Other +272%
Equal in Carbs - 82.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2607.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2607.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 9g 0.1g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 0.1g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 380kcal 331kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 17.44g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 11mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.14mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 151mg 2mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 20mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 3mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 2.5mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.38mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Rice cakes
Folate 21µg 0µg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 0.013g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.041g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Vermicelli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Rice cakes
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.